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Called “Boots,” this artwork by Banksy is a simple yet powerful design that is usually interpreted as a social critique or commentary. Although Banksy often does not provide direct explanations of his work, such images often fit into his broader themes of rebellion, power and social inequality. “Boots” seems to refer to the militarization, oppression,…
Banksy’s artwork “Create Escape”, which appeared on the exterior wall of the former Reading Gaol in England in March 2021, depicts a prisoner escaping from prison with the help of sheets tied together and a typewriter. This statue refers to the famous writer Oscar Wilde, who was held in this prison from 1895 to 1897…
Monkeys are a recurring motif in Banksy’s oeuvre, often used to criticize human nature and highlight social issues. A well-known example is the 2003 work “Laugh Now”, which depicts a somber monkey with a sandwich board that reads: “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge.” This work is interpreted as a criticism of…
The artwork “Love Is In The Air”, also known as “Flower Thrower” or “Rage”, was created by Banksy in 2003 as a stencil mural in Beit Sahour in the West Bank. It depicts a masked man throwing a bouquet of flowers, similar to throwing a Molotov cocktail. Although Banksy has made no public statement about…
Banksy’s artwork “Girl Frisking Soldier,” created in 2007 on the Western Wall in Bethlehem, depicts a young girl frisking a soldier—a reversal of the usual roles in conflict zones. Banksy has made no public statement about this specific work. However, the image is often interpreted as a criticism of the daily reality in occupied territories,…
Banksy’s iconic artwork “Girl with Balloon” first appeared in 2002 as a mural on London’s South Bank, accompanied by the message “There is always hope”. This sentence suggests that the work conveys a message of hope and optimism. In 2018, during an auction at Sotheby’s, a version of “Girl with Balloon” was partially shredded immediately…
Banksy’s artwork “Graffiti Is A Crime” shows two boys, one standing on the back of the other to grab a spray can hanging from a sign that reads “Graffiti is a crime”. This work appeared in New York City in 2013 during Banksy’s “Better Out Than In” residency. The sign was already in place before…
This particular artwork featuring Mario and a police officer is often considered a parody of modern society and consumer culture. The image shows Mario, a symbol of nostalgia and video game culture, facing a police officer who appears to be examining his mushroom as if it were an illegal substance. Although this work has Banksy’s…
Banksy’s artwork “No Future” depicts a young girl sitting on the floor, holding a balloon in the shape of the letter “O” and sitting next to the words “NO FUTURE”. This work appeared in 2010 on the wall of a private home in Southampton, England. Unfortunately, it was painted over just a week after discovery…
Banksy’s artwork “CND Soldiers”, also known as “Peace Soldiers”, depicts two soldiers in combat gear. One stands guard with a machine gun, while the other paints a large red peace sign on a wall. This symbol was originally associated with the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and is now recognized worldwide as a sign…
Banksy’s artwork “Queen’s Guard” depicts a member of the royal guard urinating against a wall. This statue was installed in London in 2007. Banksy has made no public statement about this specific work. However, the image is often interpreted as a satire on the British monarchy and its symbols, with the royal guard, normally a…
Banksy’s artwork “Waiting in Vain,” created in October 2013, depicts a man in a smart suit waiting with a wilted bouquet of flowers at the entrance to Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in New York. This work is part of Banksy’s “Better Out Than In” residency, during which he unveiled a new work of art in…
Banksy Tile ‘Well Hung Lover’, also known as “Naked Man Hanging From Window”, was applied to the side wall of a building in Frogmore Street, Bristol, in 2006. It shows a naked man hanging from a windowsill, while a clothed man and a woman in lingerie look out the window. The man appears to be…
Banksy’s 2009 artwork “Anarchist Punk and Mum” depicts a punk with an anarchist flag being cared for by his mother. It was exhibited during the “Banksy vs. Bristol Museum” exhibition in 2009. Banksy has made no public statements about this specific work. Nevertheless, many interpret it as a commentary on the tension between rebellion and…
Banksy’s “Kissing Coppers” is a 2004 stencil artwork depicting two British police officers kissing. It originally appeared on the wall of the Prince Albert Pub in Brighton, a city known as the LGBTQ+ center of the UK. Banksy has made no public statements about the significance of this particular work. However, given its location and…
Banksy’s 2006 artwork “Sweep It Under the Carpet” depicts a maid sweeping dirt under a wall hanging. It appeared on Chalk Farm Road in North London. Banksy has stated that the work is a portrait of Leanne, a chambermaid who cleaned his room at a Los Angeles motel. He described her as “a feisty lady”….